Blueberry and Free Range Danish Candied Bacon Muffins

Ok, so this combination may seem a little strange but believe me the candied salty bacon compliments the sweet juicy blueberries perfectly in this delectable muffin!

Prep Time:20 minutes

Cook Time:20 minutes

Yield:Makes 16 small muffins

Ingredients:

3 slices Hellers Danish middle bacon

2 tbsp maple syrup

2.5 cups self-raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp mixed spice

1 cup caster sugar

1 egg

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup milk

1 tsp vanilla essence

½ lemon zested

300g blueberries

Coffee crystals or granulated sugar to sprinkle on top

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180C

Finely chop up the bacon and place into a fry pan over medium heat. Render off the fat by frying for 5-6 mins. Add 1 tbsp of the maple syrup and stir in, immediately turn off the heat and set aside to cool. Take 2 tbsp of candied bacon out and keep in a small bowl for garnishing the muffins once they are cooked.

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